US Bridges

I-65 SB on Ramp over Southern Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · At I-65 Ky 1065 to I-65S · Structure no. 056B00384N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132,809
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB on Ramp over Southern Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 SB on Ramp over Southern Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 132,809 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,089 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB on Ramp
CrossesSouthern Ditch
LocationAt I-65 Ky 1065 to I-65S
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13444, -85.70667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,809 (2021)
Projected traffic146,089 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB on Ramp over Southern Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB on Ramp over Southern Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB on Ramp over Southern Ditch carry?

About 132,809 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB on Ramp over Southern Ditch?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB on Ramp over Southern Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.